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VE61 UEC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,016 mi
Last recorded134,016 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 UEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 134,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 131,728 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 129,167 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 125,222 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 122,382 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 119,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 109,885 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 97,419 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 84,025 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,857 miles

Advise rear bumper damaged on n/s and corner sticking out slightly

Advise wiper blades smearing.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 51,857 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Advise rear bumper damaged on n/s and corner sticking out slightly

Advise wiper blades smearing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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VE61 UEC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE61 UEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE61 UEC?

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What year was VE61 UEC registered?

VE61 UEC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is VE61 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 UEC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE61 UEC have outstanding finance?

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